Um... We walked into a restaurant in Suffolk, teleported to an awesome upscale restaurant in Washington Dc, then appeared back on Main St when we were done. This place does not feel like Suffolk VA dining. Homemade everything including the butter and ice cream. Easily the best dining expierence I've had in Hampton Roads. Nice to see that a great chef, decor, and overall experience made it out of a big city. read more

Was anticipating this place opening, considering my 2 fav restaurants closed (Primo 116 and Sushi Aka). My friend and I arrived no res on Friday. We were greeted by friendly and gracious hostess telling us they were full BUT we could be seated at a communal table (the poor plannner's table of shame.) Fine. The wine selection was mediocre, I have to stress ALL the servers were friendly but not experienced. The food was mediocre, did not warrant the price. I ordered the the She Crab soup, very light on crab and bland in flavor, my Caesar salad, was just average. For the entree, I ordered the flounder which said it came over grits but it was served over mashed potatoes. Again very small but nicely presented. Flavor was nothing spectacular. I had a low end Reisling which complimented our meals. I love the thought of having a nicer restaurant and sincerely hope they work on the food quality, the ambience (which is nice) can only carry a place for so long. A plus was the owner was present and greeting tables. read more

I came for restaurant week with my parents and some friends. The reviews on Yelp has been consistent with HT serving quality food and their RR menu looked appetizing as well so we made dinner reservations. For appetizer, I ordered the fried oyster taco. The description listed avocado, but I did not see any avocado. Fortunately it was still delicious nonetheless, and left me wanting more. My mom ordered their mussels, which had bits of chorizo and a toasted slice of bread that I used to soak up every last drop of the reduction. For my entree, I ordered flat iron steak medium rare. This was cooked perfectly, tender and a little chewy just how I like my steak. There were lots of vegetable sides like cauliflower and mushroom which I gave to my mom. My dad ordered the smoked pig ribs, which came with a side of baked cheddar stone grits. The rub was a little on the sweet side, but not too overwhelming. The ribs were amazing...literally falling off the bone with a slight tug from my teeth. My mom got the smoked duck breast which came with "muscadine grape jus?" My mom really enjoyed this; it was good but I've had better duck before. For dessert I got the chocolate cake. The ice cream was dense and rich, went very well with the cake. My mom got the cornbread pudding, which was lighter and not as sweet. It was a satisfying way to end our dinner. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was amazing and filling. Even my dad had no complaints, and he's a pretty tough critic. He usually doesn't like southern food, but said he's made an exception for this place. 5 stars! read more

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I had dinner with a large party last week at Harper's Table. The experience was stellar from arrival to exit. We had a table in the semi-private back room for our group. As soon as we arrived, the server came back, introduced herself and asked about drinks. We ordered several different appetizers at the table. I had a warm salad with delicious mushrooms. My husband ordered pork belly sliders - they were to die for. I was also able to try the Foie Gras, which was very mild. I had the shrimp and grits for dinner. It was great - so creamy and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. My husband had the pork steak and it was incredible. So tender and juicy. It was the most flavorful pork that I've ever had. Presentation of the dishes as very attractive. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Nice touches included folding of napkins while guests were away from the table. They were able to handle the large party well. Also, I was really impressed by the restroom. It was so clean that it looked like it had never been used. The sink was a little high for children, but it was okay with parental help. I wish we lived closer to Harper's Table. It was well worth the visit and I'd definitely go back if I was in Suffolk again. We thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Harpers table is awesome. Make note that there is space to park behind the restaurant. Because I had never been there before I ended up parking on the next block and cutting through the alley next to the bank. I took the advice of another reviewer and made reservations for two at 6PM on a Wednesday night. When I arrived, it was obvious that I really didn't have to, but since this was my first visit, I wanted to make sure we got in. HT has a full bar (yay). When you walk in, the bar is immediately to the left and there's a row of booths down the right wall and a few (maybe 5?) tables on the floor. When we were seated, our Waiter came to us and was super friendly and enthusiastic. I mean super friendly. He overheard our conversation about the Walking Dead and he continued the chit chat throughout the night about science fiction and amusement parks. Aside from that, he took time to explain how the menu was laid out and made recommendations. I ordered the Hatteras speckled trout with leeks and apple. It was melt in your mouth buttery fresh and scrumptious. It was literally, I wanted to drink the sauce from the bottom of the plate, good....and I'm not a fan of leeks nor apples in savory dishes. I was also able to try the sweet potato pork belly biscuits. Ummmmmm, best sweet potato biscuits EVAR. For the side we shared an order of black skillet mushrooms. They were meaty and delectable. Last but not least, dense chocolate cake with caramel ice cream. The caramel ice cream was SO good! The cake is flour-less so it was very rich and dense.....just like the description said. read more

First, you have to admire a place that chose to preserve the rare, hand-painted mural "Coca-Cola 5¢ All Soda Fountains" on the old exposed brick wall uncovered during construction. That gives them a big vote right away in my book and in combination with touches of elegance throughout, sets the tone of "rustic chic" for the entire restaurant. If a lower price point is your main concern you will not find many choices to suit you. Harper's is for those who appreciate southern hospitality, locally sourced produce, and the fact staff can tell you the origin of what you are about to consume. The prices reflect the quality of the service and the food (which is served in modest portions). I am a regular customer and enjoy the creative salads based on seasonal fruits and produce. On occasion I will enjoy one of their deliciously crafted fish specials or a menu staple like their tasty burger. The menu changes frequently due to their attention to the availability of fresh options so check back often for the best experience. read more

I was in Suffolk two nights last week. Harper's Table was one of the few options, so I went both nights. The food was very good and had some really good choices. One night I had she-crab soup and the local (Ben Johnson is the fisherman) softshell crab tacos as a meal. Very, very good. The second night, I had the fish special and that was very good following a nice salad. Best of all was the young lady who waited on us both nights. She was friendly, smiling and a true joy. I rarely give a five-star rating unless the place is exceptional. Harper's Table got a five from me because the level of service put it over the top. read more

We happened upon HT by pure luck, and the surprise was fantastic! The hostess and waitstaff were very attentive, and helped each other provide top-notch service. And then, the wine...INCREDIBLE! From selection to price, we were very impressed. We decided on the clams, and the recipe was unique, but very tasty. We had to talk ourselves out of a second batch, but were torn between moderation and absolute gluttony. And finally, the blood orange sorbet was exquisite! More in our future, for certain! read more

Excellent restaurant with a friendly & knowledge staff. Nice wine list and features local ingredients. Paige and Vivian are absolutely the best and their attention to detail is unsurpassed!! read more

We were traveling from Florida to a graduation in Murfreesboro 30 miles north of Suffolk. I had done research prior to leaving Florida and searched "best restaurants". Harpers "popped up". Upon arriving at the hotel I asked for suggestions and it was unanimous HT. WOW. The experience still have my husband and I ( we consider ourselves foodies" talking about it 2 days later. EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING. Our server ( Charity) was excellent. We had the privilege of meeting the very nice owner/chef ( Mr Harper Bradshaw) He was very polite, pleasant, engaged as we spoke about coming here from Florida. The pork belly biscuit was recommended. ( WOW) as was the bar b q pork. While there in Suffolk for only 2 nights, YEP! you guessed it, we returned for more yummys. Please go if you have the opportunity and thank you again CHARITY AND HARPER. It was an experience to remember. FRED and THELMA SIMPSON read more

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If you don't have a pork belly biscuit as a starter, you have made your first error. Food is fun-Southern and creatively crafted. The sides are perfectly paired. The desserts are amaze- just bring the dang cornbread and white chocolate puddin home if you are too full! The wait staff is awesome- very attentive just when you need them to be. They will help you make some tough decisions as you try to make menu/ wine choices. And finally, the place is pretty adorable- comfy booths in a repurposed industrial setting. Love! read more

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here with a fantastic dinner. The sweet potato biscuits with pork belly are legit and the entrees were great. Highly recommended. read more

The restaurant is well designed for an intimate meal. The food took a while to get to the table, but it was well prepared. This restaurant is good place to go to once a year for an anniversary or something. read more

Probably the best food we've ever eaten in Hampton Roads. Everything was made to perfection.

Came for restaurant week ($33 for 3 courses) with a friend for dinner on Monday night. Not sure what to think...I'm kind of mixed about this place. The ambiance is really nice, really chic and swank, like a place you would see at an upscale part of town. The decor is really nice and the booths are really comfy too. Pumpkin Spice Martini is excellent. If you are here in the fall I highly recommend. It's not overly sweet, but a very creamy spicy treat. I'm glad it was recommended. They have a great great selection for the restaurant week menu. I went for the Oysters and Crab & Trout and for dessert, White chocolate Cornbread Pudding because I always go for the biggest bang for the bucks. The Oysters were good, but they were really salty. It might have to do with the bacon bits on it but sheesh...layoff the salt. It would have been better if they were raw. The Trout & crab were good only it turns out that I am not a fan of fennel...and then the Corn Bread Pudding was super sweet! I could only eat half of it. I don't know if it is because of my detoxing, but everything tasted to the extreme salty and to the extreme sweet. I don't know if they have convinced me to get all three courses the next time, but I think next time I'll have to choose something that won't shock my taste buds with sweets and salts. Parking is pretty reasonable, there is a huge parking lot in the back specifically for downtown Suffolk shoppers. read more

Great hidden gem in Suffolk. Food was great and the staff made you feel right at home.

This is the first restaurant I checked out in downtown Suffolk, VA back in late September and have to say it's very, very swanky. I really liked the decor and you can tell that a lot of care in the details. Since I was only coming in for a drink, I only got the scallops appetizer, which was pretty good. It needed to be cooked a little more, but I still enjoyed it. The squash soup was delicious too, though I wasn't a fan of the cashews. I'll say that was more of a personal preference. I was drinking just beer and find their prices to be reasonable. Their cocktail prices are high for the area, but the ambiance is great. read more

Amazing! Don't bother going anywhere else it will just make you sad. This is the BEST restaurant around

The food is good and the service is good. I think it's a little overprice for the atmospheric, location, and food. The food is wonderfully presented and pictures delicious. It does taste good but portions aren't enormous; but that does allow for room for desert. The bill for two was $73 and we were drinking water. We did get a desert and discounted appetizers. The appetizers were discounted at the bar tables only because it was an all night happy hour. That allowed for a porkbelly biscuit for $2 and 75 cent an oyster. I can't imagine paying more than $2 for the small biscuit while good; anything more would be overpriced. I am really torn about rating it as I would give it a 4 star for the food and service but felt like the price impacts my rating. It's not that I'm opposed to a high price for a meal but I felt it was a bit overpriced for the meal sizes. A ribeye listed at $40 which no one ordered, and I think my pork chop was about $25. read more

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The restaurant itself was just darling and not too loud to make pleasant conversation. Everything was cooked perfectly, but unfortunately lacked basic seasoning. Once we added salt and pepper to the food it took it to the next level. The pork belly biscuit for the app was probably our least favorite of the meal. The special salad of blood oranges, fennel, arugula and pomegranate seeds was good once seasoning was added. My lamb was cooked perfectly but again lacked any seasoning. And the burger suffered from the same light hand. Overall the experience was better than most in the area, but could use some refinements. read more

Really cool place. The food is amazing and the people are incredibly kind and helpful. Their oyster's are out of this world. I also had the Trout. Best I think I've ever had. I would give this place 100 stars if Yelp would let me. Go Eat at Harpers! read more

Harper's Table - Got here before they opened and they were awesome enough to let me in and take care of me. - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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My last review, on our 2nd visit to Harper's Table was with some reservations as our service was poor, and my meal was lackluster to say the most. However, we've been two more times since then and on each visit, especially the former of the two, everything has been top notch. On the earlier of our two most recent visits, they unfortunately ran out of the Crab Claw appetizer, and my wife wanted to try the Crab Cake but was concerned becuase she doesn't like Panko fried cakes. We were told HT Crab Cakes do use Panko, but in the filler rather than as a dusting to fry them in. She ordered the Soft Shell Crab Taco instead (which BTW is ridiculously phenomenal, and at only $10.00 a great inexpensive meal choice here - quite satisfying). What happened? They brought her out a Crab Cake to try! We did, and it was PERFECT. I'm coming back to this, so hold on. On that visit, I had a Lamb dish which consisted of three cuts, positioned on the plate beautifully, over an Eggplant puree, with Pistachios and Currants. BEST THING I'VE EVER EATEN out at a restaurant. Bar none. I really, really, sat there trying to remember if I've ever had anything that good, anywhere. I could think of a few things that were in that league, but this was, really, the BEST thing I've ever had, ANYWHERE. On our most recent visit I got the Crab Cakes based on our previous tasting. Now, I know some folks don't like a "lot of filler" in their Cakes, and some people like that 'pile of crabmeat" a la Surfrider. Personally, I think a Crab CAKE should be a "cake" and held together with some binder at least - which means some filler (and flavoring) is necessary. HT Crab Cakes are my idea of what a PERFECT Crab Cake should be. I might season it a little differently, or add different veggies in with the filler (which includes Panko but you wouldn't know it) but that's a simple variation rather than a different construction method. They really are some of the best I've had outside of making them myself. Two of them were on the plate and were more than filling enough. I also had a "Cornbread Puddin" with Smoked Duck appetizer (nice to see some game on the menu as previously it had been Chicken, Pork, Beef, and Seafood). The Duck was stupendous and a perfect compliment for the Cornbread Puddin - seems like an odd combination I know but it really worked. We found out on this visit that many of the condiments are actually made in-house - I tried the Hot Sauce served on the table, thinking it was some Texas Pete or something. Wrong. Home-made, aged, pepper mash with just enough heat and incredible flavor of the peppers (which is what I think a hot sauce should do - not cover up flavor with heat). I really can't wait to go back and order something just so I can put this Hot Sauce on it! I've heard they made Hot Wings for the Superbowl last year, so... At any rate, there is no question in my mind now that HT represents the most superior dining experience (without being stuffy) in Suffolk, and maybe even in the region, aside from a few really top notch restaurants with which HT is definitively in the same league. OK, yes, anywhere you can get an off night, or make a poor menu choice yourself, or a server can be out of sorts (though really, the absolute best shouldn't have those issues but this is not LA or NY) but I'm going to say, just go. You won't be sorry. And I'm sure they'll fix it if you do have any issues while dining read more

I am visiting from NJ so my family wanted to take me for a nice dinner. We went here and the first thing I noticed was the modern decor. Everything was nest and clean. The wall was the old see of the building that had the original ads on it. Amazing. The food was fantastic. We had the hush puppies, olives, and deviled eggs for appetizers. All of them were delectable. For dinner, I had the flounder. It was so tender that I didn't need my knife. The food was so good that we were too busy eating. For 3 generations of an extended Italian family, this is high praise. The waitress was attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. She was funny as well but not disruptively so. read more

Love Harper's. He's an excellent chef and host at his restaurant. Fresh local ingredients and the menu does change with seasonal vegetables, etc. Best flounder dish! All apps are a must try as well. Don't forget dessert. We love it all. Cocktails and bartender, Lauren is the best around! read more

I've only been here once, but it was a great experience all around. The signature potato gratin side was fantastic and our entrees were very good. The deviled egg app was great , if a little basic. For a restaurant of this caliber I would've expected more creativity in the deviled eggs. If I HAD to have one complaint, I'd say maybe the prices are a shade high for the location and fare. I don't give out stars Willy Nilly. Definitely give this place a try. read more

My favorite restaurant in Suffolk. The low key but extremely knowledgeable waitstaff and bartenders are there when you need them, and they make sure that the food is center stage. Oysters are the bomb! read more

Last night was our first time to Harper's Table, and we loved it! Out of our party of 4, we had 2 orders of the duck, 1 order of the tile fish, and 1 order of the pork chops. All were amazing, but the duck was outstanding. The duck was tender and the flavors were very well paired. We were actually the first people to be served the duck, and the chef even wanted to know our opinion! I thought that was very neat. It was a very nice experience and we will be sure to go back! read more

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You can't go wrong with a meal at Harper's Table. Their take home kits are amazing as well.

This is DEFINITELY our most favorite place to eat! They never disappoint. The hush puppies are to die for! My husband got the catfish when they had it and he said it was the best he's ever had! I always get the ribeye and it it always the most juicy and tender steak that literally melts in your mouth! The shrimp and grits is another good one. I recommend this place to anyone! read more

This is your best bet for high end dining in downtown Suffolk. The food is excellent and the staff were excellent. I have had friends say that the service is very slow. But that was not our experience. I would recommend it as the place to go downtown Suffolk unless want something a little more casual - return amici around the corner. read more

After a suggestion from a colleague, a group of us took the drive to Harper's Table from Norfolk, VA and boy did it deliver! The menu was local and phenomenal; while not overwhelming, it was still hard to decide what to order. I started with the mussels steamed in chardonnay with sausage - delicious and a healthy serving for sharing. My entree of pork with grilled apples & slaw was delicious and perfectly cooked. I finished it off with the pot de creme - basically a classed up version of s'mores, but more delectable. The chocolate was out of this world. Even with the three courses, I felt my meal was reasonable coming in around $60 with tip. On top of the fabulous food comes their service, our waitress was attentive, helpful, and fun. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect night out. read more

Harper's Table - pot de creme - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I know Harper Bradshaw and I am really glad that he opened his own place. First, the aesthetics are great. I read the article about the wall advertising that was discovered and I was glad that he restored it and used it. The decor was very woody and the lighting set the mood of a fine restaurant. I wish that I hadnt been driving, because I was interested to try the wine list or the bar menu. Two of us got the BBQ and they enjoyed their meals. My daughter thought the BBQ was dry, but then again, she didnt put the sauce on it. Plus she is 8, what does she know yet... They made my 5 year old a grill cheese, which was age appropriate. I would not recommend to take kids here, since the menu would be tough for them to order from. I ordered the fish and I was a little worried that I would still be hungry, but I was wrong. The fish was perfectly grill, the vegetables were cooked just right, and what made the entire meal was the corn bread that was brought out. It was delicious. Another person got the pasta and they didnt want the egg, but she enjoyed it also. I have to say that they bathrooms were amazingly clean and the waitstaff very attentive. I was able to park out front, but I didnt see any off street parking. I am hoping to have an opportunity to go there again, without the kids, to try another dish and hit the beverage menu. I will probably try a meat dish on the next round. read more

Ordered dinner to go from this local Suffolk restaurant. I've never eaten there but always heard good things. When this crazy Covid is over we will definitely be dining there!. The baby back ribs and mac & cheese were some of the best I've ever had! The Suffolk strawberry crumble with their homemade vanilla ice cream is fantastic. read more

Great food. Its a place that you would find in NYC, but is unique to its location in VA. Very nice staff, fun and lofty feeling. The food was top notch... they even make their own butter! The clams appetizer was soooo good! I would highly recommend this place, for sure! read more

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I feel like I should downgrade some of my other 5 star reviews because Harpers Table truly deserves 5 stars. Everything including the customer service, atmosphere, the food was phenomenal. I went with a group of 4 who all felt the same. We drove from Norfolk to experience the so called "gem of Suffolk." The drive was worth it! The menu includes some of the most diverse and well thought out plates. Quality, presentation, flavors all perfect. We will definitely be back to try the oyster bar specials. Thanks again. read more

Fantastic fresh, local food. Servers were FANTASTIC. plum /vodka special cocktail is to die for. read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Excellent in every way, food, ambiance, staff. Pork belly is the go to appetizer. The staff was knowledgeable about their menu. And took care of us with our daughters' allergies. On point go eat there it's phenomenal! read more

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Awesome atmosphere with an amazing bartender! The tidewater, authentic eggnog, Moscow Mule are delicious my fav would be the champagne coacktail! read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Surprising Suffolk offers up a great new venue. An easy drive from all of Hampton R oads. read more

I wish I had taken pictures to accompany this post because this place was SPECTACULAR. I was a little worried when I saw the small menu, but I had no idea at the time the work and love that goes into each of those dishes. I went with a date. I had a mixed drink that wasn't on the menu; it was a little overpriced but it was good. We shared an appetizer called the picnic basket -pimento cheese, ham, deviled egg, pickle slices, ritz; the pickles were the star, very different from dill or bread and butter. But the real stars came after; pasta bolognese and steak fritas. The portions were not small and they were so good! I found out the pasta was hand made, impressive. I'm not normally a huge steak fan like others, but the steak fritas was AMAZING. I have never craved many meat dishes but I haven't stopped thinking about that steak! We weren't going to do dessert but then the waitress told us there was bread pudding and we changed our minds, and thank god we did because that was the BEST bread pudding of my life. Instead of being as dense as most others, this stuff melts in your mouth. It comes with vanilla bean whipped cream and it's perfect. The food is QUALITY, and again, the portions were nice (coming from a chubby GA girl that loves to eat, haha). The atmosphere and servers were nice. A new favorite spot for myself and my date! read more